Leading Innovation at Work

Lorri Rowlandson
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Leading Innovation at Work Podcast

A podcast about the future of business. Technology/Innovation/Disruption focused. Expect great interviews and advice on how to stay relevant in the future workplace. Hosted by workplace innovation expert Lorri Rowlandson.

  1. Darren Krakowiak on Fostering Great Leadership in CRE

    05/20/2021

    Darren Krakowiak on Fostering Great Leadership in CRE

    In 2019, CRE professional Darren Krakowiak saw there was a gap in access to professional development in the industry. That's when he took a leap forward and created CRE Success, a resource for CRE professionals to cultivate leadership, build knowledge. and advance skills. Listen as Darren and host Lorri Rowlandson chat about the circumstances that led Darren to launch CRE Success, how personal brand has quickly become career currency, and what skills are needed most for a successful future in CRE. Check out CRE Success online Follow Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn

    44 min
  2. Blockchain and the Future of Sustainability with Bill Tapscott and Joseph Pallant

    02/11/2021

    Blockchain and the Future of Sustainability with Bill Tapscott and Joseph Pallant

    In this episode of the Leading Innovation at Work podcast, host Lorri Rowlandson dives deep into Blockchain as a tool of innovation for climate change. Featured guests are Bill Tapscott, CEO of environmental fintech CarbonX, and Joseph Pallant, Director of Climate Innovation at Ecotrust Canada. In this compelling episode, Lorri, Bill and Joseph touch on a range of topics, including how decisions by the new U.S. administration will affect collaboration between U.S and Canada/U.S and the world on climate change, sources of investment for carbon mitigation projects and much more. Connect with Bill Tapscott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bill-tapscott-42a0574/ Connect with Joseph Pallant on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josephpallant/ Visit CarbonX online: carbonx.ca Visit Ecotrust Canada online: ecotrust.ca

    59 min
  3. A Bright Future in FM with DeMarcus Means Sr.

    02/04/2021

    A Bright Future in FM with DeMarcus Means Sr.

    DeMarcus Means Sr. is a young leader with a bright future in FM. I first became familiar with DeMarcus through his glowing reputation at IFMA. In just 2 years, DeMarcus consecutively won IFMAs World Workplace Facility For Future and the Sheila Sheridan Sustainable Facilty Operations and Management awards. In this episode of Leading Innovation at Work, DeMarcus shares with host Lorri Rowlandson the origins of his love for the built environment, how life and his entrepreneurial spirit directed him towards a degree in FM, and what excites him about the future of facilties management. DeMarcus also shares his best advice to other young people on how to gain more hands-on FM experience in their student careers.

    25 min
  4. Sustainability and the Future of the Built Environment with Dean Stanberry

    12/17/2020

    Sustainability and the Future of the Built Environment with Dean Stanberry

    In this episode of the Leading Innovation at Work podcast, host Lorri Rowlandson chats with sustainability champion, Dean Stanberry. Dean is National Computerized Maintenance Management System Program Manager at Redhorse Corp., and 2nd Vice-Chair of IFMA. Dean and Lorri cover a wide range of topics surrounding sustainability, including  data-driven decisions, how to change corporate mindset and reward sustainable choices, generational attitudes towards sustainability, the evolution of the role of FM and much more.  Connect with Dean Stanberry on LinkedIn Visit the Climate Reality Project: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/

    47 min

  5. 11/26/2020

    Innovation Chat With "The New Normal" Authors Lorri and Barbara Rowlandson

    In this episode of the Leading Innovation at Work podcast, host Lorri Rowlandson chats with her co-author and favourite (ok, only) sister, Barb, about innovations borne out of, or accelerated by, the coronavirus pandemic. Lorri and Barb each expand on their own favourite areas of technology innovation, and also talk about changes in attitudes towards mental health in the workplace. Past episodes with industry experts are woven into the conversation, and Lorri and Barb talk about what to expect inside The New Normal online community.

    44 min
  6. Vertical Farming, Food Security and Disrupting the Food Supply Chain with Zale Tabakman

    11/12/2020

    Vertical Farming, Food Security and Disrupting the Food Supply Chain with Zale Tabakman

    In this episode of the Leading Innovation at Work podcast, host Lorri Rowlandson chats with Zale Tabakman of Local Grown Salads about the impact of the vertical farming revolution. Local Grown Salads's method of indoor vertical farming provides fresh local produce, is the highest-yielding method of growing (32 sq ft of vertical farm produces as much as an acre of farm land!), and provides over 6 million fresh salad bags/year to retailers, institutions like schools and hospitals, and prepared food providers. Listen and learn about indoor vertical farming technology, and how vertical farming helps keep food local, increases food security, and reduces emissions for a healthier planet.

    46 min

  7. 11/05/2020

    Microsoft's Betty Rhiger on Why We Need to Get Better at Collaboration

    In 2020, video conferencing has become the norm - lines between work and home are blurred and productivity is hindered in the process. In this interview, host Lorri Rowlandson chats with Betty Rhiger, Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, about the meteoric rise in popularity of Microsoft Teams. Betty shares how Microsoft Teams is a collaboration first/video conferencing second platform, allowing for productive collaboration without always having to get on a call. Betty and Lorri talk about dependencies needed for distributed teams, changes to the physical office, and what features we can expect next from Microsoft Teams.

    32 min
  8. Michael Redding on Kindness, Video Conference Culture and Embracing Innovation

    10/29/2020

    Michael Redding on Kindness, Video Conference Culture and Embracing Innovation

    Michael Redding, managing director at Agile Oak LLC and member of the IFMA board of directors, is a forward thinker. In this conversation, Michael responds to themes in host Lorri Rowlandson's recently published book, "The New Normal." Kindness, compassion, the need for a shift in video conference culture, career development in the age of COVID-19, and the importance of innovating beyond what has worked in the past are all themes explored in this interview.

    37 min
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About

A podcast about the future of business. Technology/Innovation/Disruption focused. Expect great interviews and advice on how to stay relevant in the future workplace. Hosted by workplace innovation expert Lorri Rowlandson.

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  • Creator
    Lorri Rowlandson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lorri Rowlandson
  • Show Website
    Leading Innovation at Work

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